NBI-7 appoints new Cebu District Office head
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cebu District Office has a new head, with Wenceslao Galendez Jr. officially assuming the position of Agent-in-Charge, succeeding Arnel Pura, who was promoted to Assistant Regional Director of NBI Region 7.
Galendez previously served as NBI-7 Executive Officer for Operations. The turnover ceremony was presided over by NBI-7 Regional Director Dominador Cimafranca.
During the ceremony, Pura was honored for his exemplary service and notable accomplishments in investigative work. Under his leadership, the NBI Cebu District Office was named Best NBI Satellite Office for two consecutive years.
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Following his assumption of office, Galendez identified human trafficking, environmental violations, child protection cases, and graft and corruption as among the priority areas his office would focus on.
He emphasized the need to strengthen efforts against crimes involving children, noting that such cases remain a serious concern in Cebu and across the country.
“Of course, we focus on the mandates of the bureau, particularly cases that fall under our primary jurisdiction, such as human trafficking, environmental cases, and child protection cases,” Galendez said.
Meanwhile, Galendez acknowledged the challenge of maintaining the office’s distinction as the Best NBI Satellite Office for two consecutive years.
However, he expressed confidence in the personnel and their ability to sustain the office’s performance.
“That is a challenge, but I believe in my colleagues and the people here. I also believe in myself. If necessary, nga ako mismo mobuhat og document because that’s my practice.”
(If necessary, I would personally prepare the documents because that is my usual practice.)
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“Although, gikan sa region Executive Officer ko didto but I handle cases. Naanad gyud ko magsige og trabaho. I’m confident nga we could continue doing good to the office,” he said.
(Although I previously served as the Executive Officer at the regional office, I continued to handle cases. I am used to working continuously. I am confident that we can continue doing good work for the office.)
Galendez said that despite his previous role as regional executive officer, he remained actively involved in case handling and operational work.
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